Alert archive / New York / Storm Warnings in 2009

Storm Warning 1, NWS New York, NY

December 18, 2009

NWS New York, NY issued this storm warning at Dec 18, 2009, 3:59 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 19, 2009, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 18, 2009, 3:59 PM EST (20:59 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 19, 2009, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 20, 2009, 11:00 AM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS New York, NY

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

746 
WHUS71 KOKX 182059
MWWOKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
359 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS POSSIBLE OVER THE WEEKEND...

.LOW PRESSURE OVER THE NORTHERN GULF COAST WILL TRACK TO NEAR
CAPE HATTERAS SATURDAY MORNING...THEN DEEPEN AS IT TRACKS TO THE
NORTHEAST OVER THE ATLANTIC SATURDAY NIGHT. THE INTENSE LOW WILL
PRODUCE STRONG WINDS AND HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE COASTAL
WATERS.

ANZ350-353-190930-
/O.UPG.KOKX.GL.A.0031.091219T1200Z-091220T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.SR.W.0001.091219T2300Z-091220T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.GL.W.0030.091219T1200Z-091219T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KOKX.SR.A.0001.091220T0000Z-091220T2300Z/
MORICHES INLET NY TO MONTAUK POINT NY OUT 20 NM-
FIRE ISLAND INLET NY TO MORICHES INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
359 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY. A STORM
WARNING HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT
FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A DEVELOPING NOREASTER IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS
ACROSS THE AREA WATERS ON SATURDAY...THEN STORM FORCE WINDS 
SATURDAY NIGHT. WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH AS THE NOREASTER PULLS AWAY
FROM THE REGION ON SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ330-335-338-340-345-355-190930-
/O.UPG.KOKX.GL.A.0031.091219T1200Z-091220T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.GL.W.0030.091219T1200Z-091220T2300Z/
LONG ISLAND SOUND EAST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
NEW YORK HARBOR-PECONIC AND GARDINERS BAYS-
SOUTH SHORE BAYS FROM JONES INLET THROUGH SHINNECOCK BAY-
SANDY HOOK NJ TO FIRE ISLAND INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
359 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A DEVELOPING NOREASTER IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS
ACROSS THE AREA WATERS ON SATURDAY AND CONTINUING THROUGH SATURDAY
NIGHT. WINDS SLOWLY DIMINISH AS THE NOREASTER PULLS AWAY FROM THE
REGION ON SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
110 
WHUS71 KOKX 190236
MWWOKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
936 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS POSSIBLE OVER THE WEEKEND...

.LOW PRESSURE OVER THE NORTHERN GULF COAST WILL TRACK TO NEAR
CAPE HATTERAS SATURDAY MORNING...THEN DEEPEN AS IT TRACKS TO THE
NORTHEAST OVER THE ATLANTIC SATURDAY NIGHT. THE INTENSE LOW WILL
PRODUCE STRONG WINDS AND HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE COASTAL
WATERS.

ANZ350-353-191445-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0030.091219T1200Z-091219T2300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SR.W.0001.091219T2300Z-091220T1100Z/
MORICHES INLET NY TO MONTAUK POINT NY OUT 20 NM-
FIRE ISLAND INLET NY TO MORICHES INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
936 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY.
A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. 

A DEVELOPING NOREASTER IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS
ACROSS THE AREA WATERS ON SATURDAY...THEN STORM FORCE WINDS
SATURDAY NIGHT. WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH AS THE NOREASTER PULLS AWAY
FROM THE REGION ON SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ330-335-338-340-345-355-191445-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0030.091219T1200Z-091220T2300Z/
LONG ISLAND SOUND EAST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
NEW YORK HARBOR-PECONIC AND GARDINERS BAYS-
SOUTH SHORE BAYS FROM JONES INLET THROUGH SHINNECOCK BAY-
SANDY HOOK NJ TO FIRE ISLAND INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
936 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY. 

A DEVELOPING NOREASTER IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS
ACROSS THE AREA WATERS ON SATURDAY AND CONTINUING THROUGH
SATURDAY NIGHT. WINDS SLOWLY DIMINISH AS THE NOREASTER PULLS AWAY
FROM THE REGION ON SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

FIG/MALOIT
755 
WHUS71 KOKX 190850
MWWOKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
350 AM EST SAT DEC 19 2009

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS THIS WEEKEND...

.LOW PRESSURE NEAR CAPE HATTERAS WILL DEEPEN AS IT TRACKS TO THE
NORTHEAST OVER THE ATLANTIC TODAY AND TONIGHT. THE INTENSE LOW
WILL PRODUCE STRONG WINDS AND HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE COASTAL
WATERS.

ANZ350-353-192100-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0030.091219T1200Z-091219T2300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SR.W.0001.091219T2300Z-091220T1100Z/
MORICHES INLET NY TO MONTAUK POINT NY OUT 20 NM-
FIRE ISLAND INLET NY TO MORICHES INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
350 AM EST SAT DEC 19 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING. A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM
THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY. 

A DEVELOPING NOR-EASTER WILL PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS
ACROSS THE AREA WATERS TODAY...THEN STORM FORCE WINDS TONIGHT.
WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH AS THE NOR-EASTER PULLS AWAY FROM
THE REGION ON SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ330-335-338-340-345-355-192100-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0030.091219T1200Z-091220T2300Z/
LONG ISLAND SOUND EAST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
NEW YORK HARBOR-PECONIC AND GARDINERS BAYS-
SOUTH SHORE BAYS FROM JONES INLET THROUGH SHINNECOCK BAY-
SANDY HOOK NJ TO FIRE ISLAND INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
350 AM EST SAT DEC 19 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST SUNDAY. 

A DEVELOPING NOR-EASTER WILL PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS ACROSS THE
AREA WATERS TODAY AND TONIGHT. THE GALES WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH FROM
WEST TO EAST DURING THE DAY ON SUNDAY.

SEAS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL SOUND WILL BUILD TO AROUND 6
FT TONIGHT. ACROSS THE EASTERN SOUND...SEAS OF UP TO 8 FT ARE
POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

JMC
397 
WHUS71 KOKX 192040
MWWOKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
340 PM EST SAT DEC 19 2009

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.LOW PRESSURE OFF THE DELMARVA WILL DEEPEN AS IT TRACKS TO THE
NORTHEAST TONIGHT AND SUNDAY. THE INTENSE LOW WILL PRODUCE GALE
AND STORM FORCE WINDS...ALONG WITH HAZARDOUS SEAS...ACROSS THE
FORECAST WATERS.

ANZ355-201030-
/O.EXT.KOKX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091219T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KOKX.SR.W.0001.091219T2300Z-091220T1100Z/
SANDY HOOK NJ TO FIRE ISLAND INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
340 PM EST SAT DEC 19 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY. THE GALE
WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

A DEEPENING NOR'EASTER WILL PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS ACROSS THE
AREA WATERS THIS EVENING...THEN AS THE LOW CONTINUES TO DEEPEN
TONIGHT WINDS WILL INCREASE TO STORM FORCE...WITH GUSTS UP TO 50
KT POSSIBLE AT TIMES. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH TOWARD SUNDAY
MORNING.

SEAS OF 6 TO 11 FT WILL BUILD TO 8 TO 15 FT TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ350-353-201030-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091219T2300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SR.W.0001.091219T2300Z-091220T1100Z/
MORICHES INLET NY TO MONTAUK POINT NY OUT 20 NM-
FIRE ISLAND INLET NY TO MORICHES INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
340 PM EST SAT DEC 19 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. A
STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY. 

A DEEPENING NOR'EASTER WILL PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS ACROSS THE
AREA WATERS THIS EVENING...THEN AS THE LOW CONTINUES TO DEEPEN
TONIGHT WINDS WILL INCREASE TO STORM FORCE...WITH GUSTS UP TO 50
KT POSSIBLE AT TIMES. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH TOWARD SUNDAY
MORNING.

SEAS OF 6 TO 11 FT WILL BUILD TO 9 TO 17 FT TONIGHT.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ330-335-338-340-345-201030-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091220T2300Z/
LONG ISLAND SOUND EAST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
NEW YORK HARBOR-PECONIC AND GARDINERS BAYS-
SOUTH SHORE BAYS FROM JONES INLET THROUGH SHINNECOCK BAY-
340 PM EST SAT DEC 19 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY. 

A DEEPENING NOR'EASTER WILL PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS ACROSS THE
AREA WATERS TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY. WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KT THIS
EVENING WILL INCREASE TO UP TO 45 KT LATER TONIGHT...ESPECIALLY ON
THE EASTERN SOUND. GALE FORCE GUSTS WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH FROM WEST
TO EAST DURING THE DAY SUNDAY...FALLING BELOW 35 BY LATE IN THE
DAY.

SEAS OF 3 TO 5 FT ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN LONG
ISLAND SOUND WILL BUILD 5 TO 7 FT TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
447 
WHUS71 KOKX 192311
MWWOKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
611 PM EST SAT DEC 19 2009

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.LOW PRESSURE OFF THE DELMARVA WILL DEEPEN AS IT TRACKS TO THE
NORTHEAST TONIGHT AND SUNDAY. THE INTENSE LOW WILL PRODUCE GALE
AND STORM FORCE WINDS...ALONG WITH HAZARDOUS SEAS...ACROSS THE
FORECAST WATERS.

ANZ350-353-355-201030-
/O.EXP.KOKX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091219T2300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-091220T1100Z/
MORICHES INLET NY TO MONTAUK POINT NY OUT 20 NM-
FIRE ISLAND INLET NY TO MORICHES INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
SANDY HOOK NJ TO FIRE ISLAND INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
611 PM EST SAT DEC 19 2009

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY.

A DEEPENING NOR'EASTER WILL PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS ACROSS THE
AREA WATERS THIS EVENING...THEN AS THE LOW CONTINUES TO DEEPEN
TONIGHT WINDS WILL INCREASE TO STORM FORCE...WITH GUSTS UP TO 50
KT POSSIBLE AT TIMES. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH TOWARD SUNDAY
MORNING.

SEAS OF 6 TO 12 FT WILL BUILD TO 8 TO 17 FT TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ330-335-338-340-345-201030-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091220T2300Z/
LONG ISLAND SOUND EAST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
NEW YORK HARBOR-PECONIC AND GARDINERS BAYS-
SOUTH SHORE BAYS FROM JONES INLET THROUGH SHINNECOCK BAY-
611 PM EST SAT DEC 19 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY. 

A DEEPENING NOR'EASTER WILL PRODUCE GALE FORCE WINDS ACROSS THE
AREA WATERS TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY. WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KT THIS
EVENING WILL INCREASE TO UP TO 45 KT LATER TONIGHT...ESPECIALLY
ON THE EASTERN SOUND. GALE FORCE GUSTS WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH FROM
WEST TO EAST DURING THE DAY SUNDAY...FALLING BELOW 35 BY LATE IN
THE DAY.

SEAS OF 3 TO 5 FT ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN LONG
ISLAND SOUND WILL BUILD 5 TO 7 FT TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
687 
WHUS71 KOKX 200839
MWWOKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
339 AM EST SUN DEC 20 2009

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TODAY...

.LOW PRESSURE 165 NM SOUTHEAST OF MONTAUK WILL TRACK TOWARDS NOVA
SCOTIA TODAY. STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL CONTINUE ON THE
COASTAL WATERS.

ANZ355-202045-
/O.CAN.KOKX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-091220T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KOKX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091220T2300Z/
SANDY HOOK NJ TO FIRE ISLAND INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
339 AM EST SUN DEC 20 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE STORM WARNING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

NORTHWEST GALES WILL CONTINUE TODAY AS LOW PRESSURE TRACKS TOWARDS
NOVA SCOTIA. THE GALES WILL DIMINISH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ350-353-201600-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-091220T1600Z/
MORICHES INLET NY TO MONTAUK POINT NY OUT 20 NM-
FIRE ISLAND INLET NY TO MORICHES INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
339 AM EST SUN DEC 20 2009

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THE STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

STORM FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING AS LOW PRESSURE
TRACKS TOWARDS NOVA SCOTIA. WINDS WILL DIMINISH TO GALE FORCE
LATE THIS MORNING. THE GALES WILL LAST INTO THE EARLY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ330-335-338-340-345-202045-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091220T2300Z/
LONG ISLAND SOUND EAST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
NEW YORK HARBOR-PECONIC AND GARDINERS BAYS-
SOUTH SHORE BAYS FROM JONES INLET THROUGH SHINNECOCK BAY-
339 AM EST SUN DEC 20 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

NORTHWEST GALES WILL CONTINUE TODAY AS LOW PRESSURE TRACKS TOWARDS
NOVA SCOTIA. THE GALES WILL DIMINISH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

JMC
011 
WHUS71 KOKX 201548
MWWOKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
1048 AM EST SUN DEC 20 2009

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TODAY...

.LOW PRESSURE EAST OF CAPE COD WILL TRACK TOWARDS NOVA SCOTIA
TODAY. STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL CONTINUE ON THE COASTAL
WATERS. 

ANZ350-353-202300-
/O.EXP.KOKX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-091220T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KOKX.GL.W.0030.091220T1600Z-091220T2300Z/
MORICHES INLET NY TO MONTAUK POINT NY OUT 20 NM-
FIRE ISLAND INLET NY TO MORICHES INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
1048 AM EST SUN DEC 20 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE STORM WARNING
WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

NORTHWEST GALES WILL CONTINUE TODAY AS LOW PRESSURE TRACKS
TOWARDS NOVA SCOTIA. THE GALES WILL DIMINISH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ330-335-338-340-202300-
/O.EXT.KOKX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091220T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0104.091220T1600Z-091220T2300Z/
LONG ISLAND SOUND EAST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
NEW YORK HARBOR-PECONIC AND GARDINERS BAYS-
1048 AM EST SUN DEC 20 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS DOWNGRADED THE GALE
WARNING TO A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM 
EST THIS EVENING. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST TO 25 TO 30 KT TODAY AS LOW PRESSURE
TRACKS TOWARDS NOVA SCOTIA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KT ARE
EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ345-355-202300-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091220T2300Z/
SOUTH SHORE BAYS FROM JONES INLET THROUGH SHINNECOCK BAY-
SANDY HOOK NJ TO FIRE ISLAND INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
1048 AM EST SUN DEC 20 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

NORTHWEST GALES WILL CONTINUE TODAY AS LOW PRESSURE TRACKS
TOWARDS NOVA SCOTIA. THE GALES WILL DIMINISH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KT ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

JMC

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New York, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this storm warning went out at Dec 18, 1:02 PM EST, 2 hours 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 18, 1:02 PM EST, 2 hours 57 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
102 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL GIVE WAY TO A POWERFUL OCEAN STORM OVER THE
WEEKEND. CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FOR THE BEGINNING OF
NEXT WEEK. A COMPLEX LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL IMPACT THE REGION BY
THE END OF NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
QUIET DAY ON TAP AS HIGH PRESSURE CONTINUES TO BUILD IN FROM THE
WEST. COLDER AIR WILL REMAIN OVER THE AREA...HOWEVER NORTHERLY WINDS
WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASED FROM PREVIOUS DAYS.  HIGHS TODAY
WILL REMAIN 10 TO 15 DEGREES BELOW CLIMATE NORMS WITH NO
PRECIPITATION FORECAST.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
AT 9Z WATER VAPOR INDICATED LOW PRES DEVELOPING NEAR NEW
ORLEANS...WITH AN UPR LVL SHRTWV TRACKING SEWD FROM NEB. THESE 2
FEATURES WILL MERGE...ALLOWING FOR DEEPENING LOW PRES INVOF
HATTERAS SAT MRNG.

ALL MODELS SHOW THAT THE SYSTEM WILL DEEPEN...AT LEAST INTO THE
980S...AS IT TRACKS E OF THE CWA. THE 00Z NAM/GEM/UKMET/ECMWF ALL
TAKE THE PRES INTO THE LOW TO MID 970S BY SUN MRNG. THE 00Z GFS
LOW 980S. COLLAB WITH HPC FAVORS THE DEEPER SOLNS.

THE MODELS HOWEVER CONTINUE TO PRODUCE A WIDE SPREAD AS FAR AS
THE EXACT TRACK OF THE SFC LOW SAT INTO SUN. 00Z GFS IS FURTHEST
E...00Z NAM FURTHEST W. ALL OTHER MODELS INCLUDING THE SREF ARE IN
BETWEEN. 06Z NAM IS S OF ALL THE OTHER GUIDANCE AND BRINGS LITTLE
TO NO PCPN INTO THE CWA.

WATCHES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE ENTIRE CWA TO HIGHLIGHT THE
POTENTIAL. AREAS CLOSEST TO THE DEEPENING LOW WILL RECEIVE THE
HEAVIEST SNOW AND STRONGEST WINDS. LONG ISLAND IS THEREFORE UNDER
A BLIZZARD WATCH DUE TO THE ENHANCED WIND THREAT. 00Z MET NUMBERS
INDICATE HIGH WIND CRITERIA SAT NGT WITH KFOK SUSTAINED AT 38KT.

THERE IS STILL A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF UNCERTAINTY WITH REGARD TO
THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME FOR THE CWA. WHAT SHOULD BE TAKEN AWAY FROM
THIS FCST IS THAT A MAJOR LOW PRES SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP OVER THE
OCEAN...AND THAT NOW IT IS JUST A MATTER OF HONING IN ON THE EXACT
TRACK. IF THE STORM HITS IT WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS. IF IT
REMAINS TOO FAR TO THE S AND E OF THE REGION...BLUSTERY AND COLD
CONDITIONS CAN BE EXPECTED WITH PERHAPS LIGHT AMOUNTS OF SNOW.

THE MAIN TIME PERIOD WHERE CONDITIONS WOULD BE AT THEIR WORST LOOK
TO BE SAT NGT ATTM.

FCST FIELDS INCLUDE AN HPC/GFS/NAM BLEND FOR QPF WITH AN 8-12 TO 1
SNOW TO LIQUID RATIO. WINDS ARE WEIGHTED 70/30 TOWARDS THE DEEPER NAM
SOLN OVER GMOS. TEMPS ARE A BLEND OF 2M AND GUIDANCE.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
A CLIPPER SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH THE AREA MONDAY AND TUESDAY...BUT
PRECIPITATION CHANCES REMAIN LIMITED AS IT MOVES THROUGH.
HOWEVER...THIS WILL KEEP NORTHWESTERLY FLOW OVER THE AREA...WHICH WILL
KEEP TEMPS BELOW AVERAGE FOR MUCH OF THE WEEK.

MODELS LACK CONSISTENCY DURING THE LATE WEEK TIME FRAME IN REGARDS
TO WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH AN ADVERTISED UPPER LEVEL TROUGH THAT
SHOULD SWING THROUGH THE CENTRAL CONUS.  THEY CONTINUE TO INDICATE
THE POSSIBILITY OF PRECIPITATION OVER THE AREA DURING THE LATE WEEK
TIME FRAME.  LATEST RUNS INDICATE A WEAK RIDGE SETTING UP OVER THE
AREA CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY THAT WOULD ALLOW TEMPERATURES
TO REBOUND CLOSER TO SEASONAL AVERAGES /LOW 40S/.  THIS WOULD KEEP
THE PRECIP IN THE FORM OF RAINFALL.  HOWEVER...PREVIOUS/ALTERNATE
RUNS DO NOT DEVELOP THE RIDGE AS STRONGLY/AT ALL AND KEEP THE MAGIC
540 LINE WELL SOUTH OF THE AREA...INDICATING FROZEN PRECIP.  GIVEN
THE FLIP FLOPPING...WILL MAKE NO CHANGES TO THE EXTENDED GRIDS TO
AWAIT BETTER MODEL RESOLUTION/CONSISTENCY.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
VFR CIGS/VSBYS THROUGH THE END OF THE 24 HOUR TAF PERIOD. FOR
KJFK/KEWR...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL MOVE INTO TERMINALS BY 21Z
SAT...LOWERING CONDITIONS TO IFR.

NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 KT WILL BECOME NE AT 5-10 KT THIS EVENING AND
NEARLY L/V AT OUTLYING TERMINALS. NE WINDS THEN INCREASE TO AROUND
15 KT BY 16Z SAT. FOR KJFK/KEWR...NE WINDS INCREASE TO 15-25 KT WITH
GUSTS UP TO 30 KT LATE SAT AFTERNOON/EARLY SAT EVENING.

TAF COMMENTS (FORECASTER INSIGHT ON TIMING...CONFIDENCE...TRENDS AND
GROUND OPS)

KEWR...FORECAST ON TRACK...NO UNSCHEDULED AMENDMENTS
ANTICIPATED

KEWR HOURLY WIND FORECAST
ALL WIND DIRECTIONS ARE TRUE...ADD 13 DEGREES FOR MAGNETIC
     18/16Z 02005KT
     18/17Z 02005KT
     18/18Z 03005KT
     18/19Z 03005KT
     18/20Z 07005KT
     18/21Z 05005KT
     18/22Z 07005KT
     18/23Z 06004KT
     19/00Z 07005KT
     19/01Z 00000KT
     19/02Z 04004KT
     19/03Z 04006KT

KJFK...FORECAST ON TRACK...NO UNSCHEDULED AMENDMENTS
ANTICIPATED

KLGA...FORECAST ON TRACK...NO UNSCHEDULED AMENDMENTS
ANTICIPATED

KTEB...FORECAST ON TRACK...NO UNSCHEDULED AMENDMENTS
ANTICIPATED

KHPN...FORECAST ON TRACK...NO UNSCHEDULED AMENDMENTS
ANTICIPATED

KSWF...FORECAST ON TRACK...NO UNSCHEDULED AMENDMENTS
ANTICIPATED

KISP...FORECAST ON TRACK...NO UNSCHEDULED AMENDMENTS
ANTICIPATED

KBDR...FORECAST ON TRACK...NO UNSCHEDULED AMENDMENTS
ANTICIPATED

KGON...FORECAST ON TRACK...NO UNSCHEDULED AMENDMENTS
ANTICIPATED

OUTLOOK 18Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
SAT-SUN MORNING...IFR WITH STRONG...GUSTY NE WINDS AND SIGNIFICANT
ACCUMULATING SNOW. ACCUMULATIONS OVER A FOOT POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY
AT COASTAL TERMINALS.
SUN AFTERNOON-EVENING...VFR WITH GUSTY NW WINDS.
MON-WED...VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
HIGH PRES OVER THE REGION WILL GIVE WAY TO DEVELOPING LOW PRES ON
SAT. THIS DEEP LOW WILL TRACK E OF THE CSTL WATERS SAT NGT AND
SUN. HIGH PRES WILL THEN BUILD IN FOR MON AND TUE.

THE EXACT TRACK OF A DEEP LOW PRES SYSTEM FOR THE WEEKEND IS STILL
UNCERTAIN ATTM. NE WINDS WILL STEADILY INCREASE AHEAD OF THE STORM
WITH SCA SAT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR GALES BY LATE IN THE DAY. A
GALE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED. THE GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THRU
SUN EXCEPT FOR THE ERN OCEAN ZONES WHERE A STORM WATCH HAS BEEN
ISSUED FOR THE PERIOD.

WINDS AND SEAS WILL SUBSIDE AS THE HIGH BUILDS IN DURING THE
BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
LOW PRES WILL BRING THE CHANCE FOR MDT TO LOCALLY HVY PCPN OVER
THE WEEKEND. THIS WILL FALL IN THE FORM OF SNOW...SO HYDROLOGICAL
PROBLEMS ARE NOT EXPECTED. THE NEXT CHANCE FOR SIGNIFICANT PCPN
WILL BE DURING THE END OF NEXT WEEK.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
TIDAL DEPARTURES OF AROUND 2.5 TO 3 FT ARE NEEDED FOR MINOR CSTL
FLOODING SAT NGT INTO SUN...WITH 3 TO OVER 4 FT NEEDED FOR MDT.
THE LATEST GUIDANCE SUGGESTS THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCALIZED MINOR.
THE EXACT TRACK OF THIS SYSTEM IS STILL UNCERTAIN...AND THE
GUIDANCE IS BASED ON THE WEAKER OF THE METEOROLOGICAL MODELS.
INTERESTS ALONG THE IMMEDIATE COASTS SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST
FCSTS AND STATEMENTS AS THE SITUATION BECOMES CLEARER IN TIME.

&&

.OKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...WINTER STORM WATCH FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
     MORNING FOR CTZ005>012.
NY...BLIZZARD WATCH FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
     FOR NYZ077>081.
     WINTER STORM WATCH FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
     MORNING FOR NYZ067>076.
NJ...WINTER STORM WATCH FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
     MORNING FOR NJZ002>006-011.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR
     ANZ330-335-338-340-345-355.
     GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR
     ANZ350-353.
     STORM WATCH FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR
     ANZ350-353.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JMC
NEAR TERM...
SHORT TERM...JMC
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...MPS
MARINE...JMC
HYDROLOGY...JMC
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 18, 4:14 AM EST, 11 hours 45 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
414 AM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

CTZ005>012-NJZ002>006-011-NYZ067>076-190915-
NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-
NORTHERN NEW LONDON-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN-
SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX-SOUTHERN NEW LONDON-WESTERN PASSAIC-BERGEN-
EASTERN PASSAIC-ESSEX-HUDSON-UNION-ORANGE-PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-BRONX-
RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)-KINGS (BROOKLYN)-QUEENS-
414 AM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHERN
CONNECTICUT...NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY AND SOUTHEAST NEW YORK.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   WINTER STORM WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

&&

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL
WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER EVENTS THAT MAY REACH NWS WARNING
CRITERIA. MOST LONG FUSED NWS WATCHES...WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES IN
EFFECT ARE HIGHLIGHTED.

PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST NWS FORECASTS FOR WEATHER NOT MEETING NWS
WARNING CRITERIA.

NYZ077>081-190915-
NASSAU-NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-
414 AM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST NEW YORK.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   BLIZZARD WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

&&

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL
WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER EVENTS THAT MAY REACH NWS WARNING
CRITERIA. MOST LONG FUSED NWS WATCHES...WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES IN
EFFECT ARE HIGHLIGHTED.

PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST NWS FORECASTS FOR WEATHER NOT MEETING NWS
WARNING CRITERIA.

ANZ330-335-338-340-345-355-190915-
LONG ISLAND SOUND EAST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY-
NEW YORK HARBOR-PECONIC AND GARDINERS BAYS-
SOUTH SHORE BAYS FROM JONES INLET THROUGH SHINNECOCK BAY-
SANDY HOOK NJ TO FIRE ISLAND INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
414 AM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

&&

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL
WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER EVENTS THAT MAY REACH NWS WARNING
CRITERIA. MOST LONG FUSED NWS WATCHES...WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES IN
EFFECT ARE HIGHLIGHTED.

PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST NWS FORECASTS FOR WEATHER NOT MEETING NWS
WARNING CRITERIA.

ANZ350-353-190915-
MORICHES INLET NY TO MONTAUK POINT NY OUT 20 NM-
FIRE ISLAND INLET NY TO MORICHES INLET NY OUT 20 NM-
414 AM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WATCH.
   STORM WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

&&

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL
WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER EVENTS THAT MAY REACH NWS WARNING
CRITERIA. MOST LONG FUSED NWS WATCHES...WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES IN
EFFECT ARE HIGHLIGHTED.

PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST NWS FORECASTS FOR WEATHER NOT MEETING NWS
WARNING CRITERIA.

The office that day

Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 18, 4:01 AM ESTGale WatchOKX12 hr
Dec 18, 4:01 AM ESTStorm WatchOKX12 hr
Dec 18, 4:02 AM ESTBlizzard WatchOKXSuffolk12 hr
Dec 18, 4:02 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchOKXBronx, Kings, New York, Orange, Putnam, Richmond and 2 more36 hr
Dec 18, 3:57 PM ESTBlizzard WarningOKXSuffolk43 hr
Dec 18, 3:57 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningOKXBronx, Kings, New York, Orange, Putnam, Richmond and 2 more43 hr
Dec 18, 3:59 PM ESTGale WarningOKX53 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.